| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $27.86 | 3.222% | $28.7576 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.99 | 9.436% | $17.4988 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.51 | 4.204% | $85.9787 | $85.98 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.42 | 8.840% | $200.7227 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.73 | 4.800% | $207.221 | $207.22 | $207.20 | $207.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.33 | 12.352% | $52.0527 | $52.05 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.91 | 5.753% | $211.4108 | $211.41 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.75 | $803.6423 | $803.64 | $803.60 | $803.70 | |